A regular vibrato practice is crucial for intermediate and advanced flute students. Vibrato is not only means of adding beauty and musical expression to your performance, but it can also enhance the fullness and projection of the flute sound. Learning to control air speed and pressure is a valuable tool that can apply to many other aspects of flute playing (even articulation, believe it or not!).

Flute Repertoire, Solo Flute, Flute Technique, Flute Skills, YouTube VideosLance SuzukiMay 25, 2020vibrato, flute vibrato, vibrato tutorial, Flute Tutorial, Flute Lesson, InstagramComment

Kohler Flute Etudes #8-11 (COVID-19 Project Part 3)

My COVID-19 project to video record all of Ernesto Kohler’s Op. 33 Book 1 Etudes is now about 3/4 completed. This project has been a great way to keep myself accountable and practicing while improving my videography skills and creating educational resources for my students.

Flute Repertoire, Solo Flute, YouTube VideosLance SuzukiMay 24, 2020Kohler, Kohler Op 33 Book 1, Kohler Flute Etudes, Ernesto KöhlerComment

Etude of the Week(s) - Donjon Études de Salon

I recently joined the Etude of the Week Facebook Group at the suggestion of a fellow Hawaii Flute Society member. At the moment they are working through Johannes Donjon’s Études de Salon and these have been a welcome break from the Köhler Etudes I had been working through.

Solo Flute, Flute Repertoire, YouTube VideosLance SuzukiMay 1, 2020Etude of the Week, Flute Etudes, Donjon Études de SalonComment

Kohler Flute Etudes #4-7 (COVID-19 Project Part 2)

The second part of my COVID-19 Kohler flute etude project includes etudes #4-7 from Ernesto Köhler’s Op. 33, Book 1.

Solo Flute, Flute Repertoire, YouTube VideosLance SuzukiApril 14, 2020Kohler, Flute Etudes, COVID-19, Kohler Flute Etudes, Kohler Op 33 Book 1, Ernesto Köhler Comment

Kohler Flute Etudes (COVID-19 Project Part 1)

Sheltering in place with performances canceled through the summer, the future can feel grim. For performing artists, having the goal of an audition or concert helps us to structure our lives and set a personal trajectory. When these goals are removed, it can be difficult to find similar purpose.

Solo Flute, Flute Repertoire, YouTube VideosLance SuzukiApril 5, 2020Flute Etudes, COVID-19, Kohler Flute Etudes, Kohler Op 33 Book 1, Ernesto Köhler

2020 Hawaii Flute Festival Recap

The 4th Annual Hawaii Flute Festival, presented by the Hawaii Flute Society, was a whirlwind of activities and inspirations for the local flute community.

Solo Flute, Press, Flute RepertoireLance SuzukiFebruary 29, 2020Jasmine Choi, Hawaii Flute Festival, Hawaii Public Radio, Hawaii Flute Society, Poulenc, Mozart, Bach

Hawaii Public Radio Flute Playlist

On January 10, 2020, I had the pleasure of joining Louise King Lanzilotti in the Hawaii Public Radio studios to play an hour’s worth of flute music and chat about the 4th Annual Hawaii Flute Festival. Here is my playlist along with some select notes.

Solo Flute, Flute Repertoire, PressLance SuzukiJanuary 13, 2020Hawaii Public Radio, Hawaii Flute Society, Hawaii Flute Festival, Paula Robison, Jasmine Choi, Jean-Pierre Rampal, James GalwayComment

Exclusive Interview with Paula Robison

I had the great honor of interviewing the legendary Paula Robison for the Hawaii Flute Society’s blog. Paula’s live playing and recordings have always been an immense inspiration to me and I have especially been captivated by her recording of Borne’s Carmen Fantasy.

Solo Flute, Flute RepertoireLance SuzukiOctober 17, 2017Paula Robison, Francois Borne, Carmen FantasyComment